Create an Organization

At The University of Alabama, we encourage creativity and the expression of new ideas through the establishment of Student Organizations. Any enrolled UA student can initiate the creation of a new student organization. In addition, any group of 10 or more currently enrolled UA students who refer to themselves as an organization or club must apply to be recognized with The SOURCE via their individual my SOURCE profile. As a new organization, the following resources below will assist in submitting your application for recognition by The University of Alabama’s Office of Student Involvement.

Application Deadlines 2017-2018

*Spring/Summer 2017 ROLLING SUBMISSION PERIOD*

During the Rolling Submission Period, apps are reviewed on a regular basis as they come in. Typically all organizations approved during this timeframe will begin their official provisional status at the Start of the Fall 2017 semester.

Once the rolling submission period has closed, there will only be 2 additional Organization Creation deadlines. Provisional timelines are accurate only if the organization is granted approval and there are no issues with the application submitted by the designated deadline. If you miss the rolling deadline, applications will only be reviewed only two more times during that specific semester and the deadline strictly enforced unless extended by our office:

NOTE: New org approval goes on a freeze after Oct. 22nd. Any application submitted AFTER Oct. 22nd will be eligible for approval during the 1st January review.

*Spring 2018 SUBMISSION DEADLINES*

Provisional timelines are accurate only if the organization is granted approval and there are no issues with the application submitted by the designated deadline. . If you miss the rolling deadline, applications will only be reviewed once a month after the close of the deadline listed below. If you plan to participate in SPRING GOBD, we recommend submitting your application during one of the two Fall Organization Deadlines.

“Create An Org” Information

An organization that has not been registered with The SOURCE previously is considered a New Organization. All NEW organizations must go through a 1-month status called a “Provisional Status” where they will be allowed to do nominal business of the organization. During this timeframe, the organization must do the following:

Identify 1 or more advisors that are full-time faculty and/or staff members (Needed prior to application)

NOTE: Once a version of both forms has been completed, they will be routed electronically to our office for review. You will receive an email confirmation once they are processed/approved. Please be sure to use the same organization name on each form.

Once on the my SOURCE page, you will click on the login button (top right)

Once directed to the myBama screen, enter your username and password

You will now reach your my SOURCE personal homepage. If you have never visited my SOURCE, you should update your profile with contact information, including a telephone number. If you have been in the system, make sure your profile information is updated.

Next, you will begin the organization creation process. For this step, you will need a electronic version of your new organization’s constitution, as well as the names and emails of your organization officers and members, as well as your advisor’s name and contact information. To proceed:

From your my SOURCE profile select the “Organizations” tab

Next select the button “Register a New Organization” found at the bottom left of the page

Students may ask any University of Alabama full-time faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor to their organization. Students will often ask mentors, faculty or staff members in the department the organization is in, or faculty or staff members they know might have an interest in the organization. Having a difficult time identifying an organization advisor? Contact The SOURCE for assistance and guidance with the process.

All organizations should update their information on their my SOURCE organization page. Organization leaders should update the organization page and information within my SOURCE anytime there is a change. Once approved, organizations should check out the resources available via The SOURCE website for organization management.